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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

T12 HOPMOT history

T12 HOP is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 150,601 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Sept 2026
Mileage
150,601 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2025
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,669 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T12 HOP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
13 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T12 HOP was last recorded at 150,601 miles on 1 Oct 2025, 1,807 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
148,794 miles · 7 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
1,807 miles
Average per year
4,669 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 150,601 miles
  • 2024 – 148,794 miles
  • 2021 – 148,705 miles
  • 2019 – 148,302 miles
  • 2018 – 141,395 miles
  • 2017 – 131,184 miles
  • 2016 – 128,171 miles
  • 2015 – 119,089 miles
  • 2014 – 108,301 miles
  • 2013 – 95,888 miles
  • 2012 – 84,706 miles
  • 2011 – 75,357 miles
  • 2010 – 71,413 miles
  • 2008 – 68,136 miles
  • 2007 – 63,699 miles
  • 2006 – 62,623 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,601 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 27 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,601 miles (+1,807)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    150,601 miles
    Test number
    371436597177
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass148,794 miles (+89)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    148,794 miles
    Test number
    532982423514
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass148,705 miles (+403)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    148,705 miles
    Test number
    929493676740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass148,302 miles (+6,907)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    148,302 miles
    Test number
    513113120409
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside + offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass141,395 miles (+10,211)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    141,395 miles
    Test number
    314583789284
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished slight
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  6. Pass131,184 miles (+3,013)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    131,184 miles
    Test number
    435072082348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass128,171 miles (+9,082)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    128,171 miles
    Test number
    939509964240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass119,089 miles (+10,788)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    119,089 miles
    Test number
    788782095024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass108,301 miles (+12,413)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    108,301 miles
    Test number
    265951394008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass95,888 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    95,888 miles
    Test number
    378911303179
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteN/S wiper slightly deteriotated.

  11. Fail95,888 miles (+11,182)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,888 miles
    Test number
    388681003155
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass84,706 miles (+9,349)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    84,706 miles
    Test number
    178625862445
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass75,357 miles (+3,944)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    75,357 miles
    Test number
    195779631000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,413 miles (+3,277)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    71,413 miles
    Test number
    242753530083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,136 miles (+4,437)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    68,136 miles
    Test number
    464003048472
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass63,699 miles (+1,076)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    63,699 miles
    Test number
    113895707395
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass62,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    62,623 miles
    Test number
    923691036379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T12 HOP

Does T12 HOP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T12 HOP expired on 30 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T12 HOP?
The MOT on T12 HOP expired on 30 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T12 HOP done?
T12 HOP was recorded at 150,601 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2025, an average of 4,669 miles a year.
Has T12 HOP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T12 HOP has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2013.
Has the mileage on T12 HOP ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T12 HOP find?
T12 HOP passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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